I have been to the Whaf bar multiple times, I’ll start off by saying they can pull off some amazing cocktails, I enjoy coming here to have a few rounds with friends. The atmosphere is amazing with nice outdoor seating + view and a comfortable indoor area. The service is alright, not always so fast but kind servers who are quick to get you seated and sorted with the tablets to order from. The food is OK, personally not my thing, I’ve had a few of their burgers, pasta, nachos, and crumbed fish. I would recommend their fish and chips but not much Else. When I ordered nachos there was no meat. The burgers are pleasing to the eye but not as great as they look. Nice place, yet there is still room for improvement.
Jayden Ventures
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December 14, 2025
Great x3. Great vibe, delicious food and excellent service from Izzy. Sunset was beautiful
David Quinn
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January 27, 2025
Fantastic food, generous portions and reasonable prices. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and the seafood options are plentiful.
On the negative, the table was quite sticky, we had to go hunting for a full set of cutlery and there were quite a few flies around. Definitely needs more pest control and attention by the floor staff.
Vortex Group
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August 19, 2025
Great food fast service . Able to order and pay on your phone is great , drinks are good . Great place to wind down on a Sunday with friends
Bi O
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February 16, 2026
Food was great, drinks where cold. Younger waitress was a bit sour.
Our Address
60 The Esplanade, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
I have been to the Whaf bar multiple times, I’ll start off by saying they can pull off some amazing cocktails, I enjoy coming here to have a few rounds with friends. The atmosphere is amazing with nice outdoor seating + view and a comfortable indoor area. The service is alright, not always so fast but kind servers who are quick to get you seated and sorted with the tablets to order from. The food is OK, personally not my thing, I’ve had a few of their burgers, pasta, nachos, and crumbed fish. I would recommend their fish and chips but not much Else. When I ordered nachos there was no meat. The burgers are pleasing to the eye but not as great as they look. Nice place, yet there is still room for improvement.
Great x3. Great vibe, delicious food and excellent service from Izzy. Sunset was beautiful
Fantastic food, generous portions and reasonable prices. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and the seafood options are plentiful. On the negative, the table was quite sticky, we had to go hunting for a full set of cutlery and there were quite a few flies around. Definitely needs more pest control and attention by the floor staff.
Great food fast service . Able to order and pay on your phone is great , drinks are good . Great place to wind down on a Sunday with friends
Food was great, drinks where cold. Younger waitress was a bit sour.